Host Mohsin Ali speaks with Herb Hogue, CTO of Myriad360, about digital transformation in 2026. Learn why the human side of leadership matters, how to adopt AI without breaking old systems, and why governance protects growth. Discover how to balance innovation with risk and build teams ready for the future.

PureLogics Pulse Podcast Chapters

00:00 – 05:00 | The Modern CTO Challenge

Herb reflects on the complexity of leading technology teams today and managing rising expectations, AI capabilities, and operational pressures.

05:00 – 10:00 | The Data Dilemma

How fragmented data and multiple data sources create governance challenges and impact decision-making.

10:00 – 15:00 | Risk, Compliance, and Governance

Exploring the cost of regulatory compliance and why reactive approaches often dominate.

15:00 – 20:00 | Transformation or Survival

When digital transformation moves from growth initiative to business-critical necessity.

20:00 – 25:00 | Legacy Systems & AI Integration

Strategies for layering AI on top of legacy applications without disrupting live operations.

25:00 – 30:00 | Incremental Modernization

Identifying starting points for transformation, human talent considerations, and iterative approaches.

30:00 – 35:00 | Human Oversight in AI

Why AI cannot replace key human decision-making and the importance of human judgment in client interactions.

35:00 – 40:00 | Technical Debt and Data Governance

How AI adoption introduces hidden risks and the need for enterprise-wide accountability.

40:00 – 45:00 | Evolving Talent and Workforce Strategy

Preparing teams for AI adoption, future-proofing skills, and maximizing human value quotient.

45:00 – 50:00 | Customer Experience and Premium Human Interaction

How organizations can use AI to eliminate the mundane and enhance high-value human experiences.

50:00 – 51:00 | Key Takeaways and Strategic Advice

Balancing innovation, risk, and human capital to drive long-term impact in digital transformation initiatives.